Denzer, Ralph (2012) Charting the Waters: Towards a Music Theatre Performance Based on Charles Darwin and His Theory of Evolution. Masters thesis, Concordia University.
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An examination of the dramaturgical strategies involved in the creation of a work of music theatre concerning science. A clearer understanding of music theatre dramaturgy can help to determine the best strategies that may be employed to bring science and the life and work of scientists to the stage. Through defining music theater dramaturgy, an examination of case studies, and finally, an examination of my own creative research, a conclusion concerning the most useful dramaturgical strategies for creating a music theatre performance may be found.
| Divisions: | Concordia University > School of Graduate Studies |
|---|---|
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
| Authors: | Denzer, Ralph |
| Institution: | Concordia University |
| Degree Name: | M.A. |
| Program: | Special Individualized Program |
| Date: | 2 April 2012 |
| Thesis Supervisor(s): | Sussman, Mark |
| Keywords: | music theatre dramaturgy, charles darwin, evolutionary theory,cyborg,darwin-related performance, musical dramaturgy,music theatre,einstein on the beach, hypermusic prologue, hofstedter, minimalism, science in theatre, evolution in music, |
| ID Code: | 973925 |
| Deposited By: | RALPH DENZER |
| Deposited On: | 19 Jun 2012 19:29 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jan 2018 17:37 |
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